If you're training consistently, then sometimes, the concrete walls of the gym can be a little boring. Especially when the sun is shining and the weather is perfect. When this is the case, knowing a few simple bodyweight exercises and the location of the nearest park can re-energize your workouts. Try the following circuit but […]
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com March 7, 2009 All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC Photography by Joshua Hedges UFC 96 was a power-packed night of MMA action from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and was a big night for the Greg Jackson camp. This UFC proved to be an easy event for the judges, with […]
Watch it for free on YouTube This is a look into the new web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey” hosted by Antonio Graceffo. In this short overview, Antonio explains how the show came about and what the basic premise is. Host Antonio Graceffo has been living in various countries in Asia, studying martial arts, for […]
As Bruce Lee says, your core is the 'centre of power.' It's where you generate explosive throws, knockout punches and kicks, and the ability to dominate your opponent on the ground. The first step to developing your core is to build your static stability. The best tool to do this is the Swiss Ball, training […]
Unfortunately, most mixed-martial artists follow a strength training program designed for bodybuilders. If your program consists of chest, legs, and arms days, or any other body-part split, then you fall into this category too. So if you're following a bodybuilding routine, let me ask you this, is your goal to walk around the ring, flexing […]
Sad news last week at the unexpected passing of legendary Scottish grappler Robert Bruce. He was a New Zealand icon in wrestling, and also the film industry. The following is a story I wrote on Robert back in the 1970’s when wrestling was big-time in New Zealand. Giant Scot Settles In New Zealand Robert Bruce, […]
When you picture most strength training exercises, you may notice that everything seems to be in straight lines. Contrast that with any mixed-martial arts technique and you may realize that there is one missing ingredient to most strength programs – rotational power. Well how exactly do you develop the ability to rotate your body explosively […]
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com February 21, 2009 All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC Photography by Joshua Hedges Live from the 02 Arena in London, UFC 95 opened to the golden voice of the ‘Grand Ringmaster', Bruce Buffer. If Led Zeppelin are in fact looking to replace vocalist Robert Plant, then I'd like to nominate Bruce […]
1. Pat O'Connor I have no hesitation in making this ranking. I saw Pat as a great amateur and he was an exceptionally talented professional wrestler. He won the World N.W.A. Heavyweight Crown in 1959 when he beat Dick Hutton, and lost the crown in 1961, when he lost to the colourful Buddy Rogers. 2. […]
Photos from the Shane Cameron Homecoming Fight – Saturday 7 March 2009, Gisborne. Dave C. at Gisborne Iona Tana Puna Dave C. With Robert Davis Jim Kelley with Robert Davis (Jim Kelley was manager) Iona Tana Puna, centre, with Ofisa Vili, right Iona Tana Puna Iona Tana Puna with his team from South Auckland Lisa […]